Former President Joe Biden is currently undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has raised concerns about his health. Friends and aides have reported varying observations regarding his energy levels in recent weeks. While some have noted signs of fatigue, others highlight his active engagement and positive outlook during this challenging period.
According to a report by Fox News, several individuals close to Biden have expressed that they have not received detailed updates on his health condition. Conversations with him have revealed moments of increased tiredness, which they attribute to the strain of both the disease and the ongoing treatment. One friend described Biden as “encouraged and positive about his prognosis given his positive response to treatment.”
Despite these concerns, aides maintain that the 83-year-old is continuing to fulfill his responsibilities. Biden is actively working on a memoir and preparing for public appearances, indicating that he remains committed to his professional life. He is expected to travel to South Carolina on February 27, 2025, to commemorate the sixth anniversary of his primary victory in the state.
In 2025, Biden’s office disclosed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that had metastasized to the bone. Medical experts consider this form of the disease to be incurable. At the time of his diagnosis, his cancer was assigned a Gleason score of 9, highlighting its aggressive nature and higher likelihood of rapid spread.
Biden’s treatment regimen has included radiation therapy at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, as well as hormone therapy administered in pill form. On October 20, 2025, Biden marked the completion of his radiation course by ringing a ceremonial bell, a moment that his daughter, Ashley Biden, described as a small celebration in his fight against the illness.
Despite his diagnosis, Biden has continued to participate in significant events. He attended the funeral of Pope Francis in April 2025, followed by the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney later that year. In January, he was present at the funeral of Tatiana Schlossberg. Friends and aides acknowledge that the combination of medical treatment and public appearances has led to fluctuations in his energy levels. Nonetheless, they emphasize that he remains dedicated to his work and is focused on upcoming engagements while continuing his treatment.
